New Car Review of the 2006 Jeep Liberty Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $21,290 - $26,190
Base Invoice Range: $19,954 - $24,433
MSRP As Tested: $25,970
Versions: Sport, Renegade, Limited
Vehicle Category: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive.
Optional Engine As Tested: 2.8-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, I-4, 160 – horsepower at 3800 rpm and 295 lb-ft torque at 1800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 22/26.
Transmission: Five-speed automatic.
Standard Safety Features: Dual front airbags, "> Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, Brake assist, Antiskid system w/rollover sensors.
Competition: BMW X3, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Subaru Forester.
Review to follow.
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Where Built: USA
Major Options: 28C Quick Order Package, 29J 65th Anniversary Quick Order Package, 26/28D Quick Order Package, 22/28G Quick Order Package, Luxury Group, Security Group, Off-Road Group, Trailer-Tow Group, Smoker's Group.
4-speed automatic transmission, 5-speed automatic transmission, Selec-Trac 4-wheel drive, Curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, Tire-pressure monitor, Power sunroof, Navigation system, Infinity speakers, Satellite radio, UConnect, Cruise control, Heated front seats, Mini overhead console, Cargo organizer, Fog lights, Light bar delete, Rear privacy glass, Security Group, Engine-block heater, Skid plates, Alloy wheels, Chrome alloy wheels, All-terrain white-letter tires.
Seating: 5.
Number of Rows: 2.
Length in Inches: 174.4
Warranties: 3 years/36,000 miles Bumper to Bumper, 3/36,000 Extended Powertrain, 5 years/100,000 miles Corrosion Protection, 3 years/36,000 miles Free Roadside Assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 4011 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 5000 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 20.5
Destination Charge: $810
